intrigue
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The real intrigue centres on who plays on England's left.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The possibility of pairing Donald with Garrett — a two-time defensive player of the year — continues to intrigue both in and out of the Rams’ facility.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
So must Vivien and Alice in this page-turning plunge into geopolitical intrigue and cutting-edge technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"The idea does intrigue me," he says, though he is not blind to the many criticisms of predictions markets either.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
For someone who would eventually become so completely tangled in a web of espionage intrigue, Bentley entered her adult years alone, a solitary figure looking for companionship and community.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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